Who should attend: Employees currently participating in a PERS, TRS, SERS or LEOFF Retirement Plan and who expect to retire within the next 12 months. Please contact the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) at 1-800-547-6657 to request your retirement estimate and application or visit www.drs.wa.gov. This 3-hour workshop is designed for those retiring within the year and covers the following topics:

Retirement eligibility

Completing the DRS and UW retirement applications

Retiree medical plan choices and enrollment

Applying for Medicare

Leave balances and VEBA, if applicable

Notifying your department about your separation

Working after retirement

IMPORTANT: Spouses/partners are welcome to attend this workshop on a space-available basis only. Email benefits@uw.edu or phone 206-543-2800 to register your spouse/partner. Be sure to specify the workshop date.

BRING YOUR HUSKY ID CARD FOR BUILDING ENTRY.

You must check in at the UW Benefits Reception desk at UW Tower, Floor O-1 at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the seminar to receive materials, and obtain directions to the room.